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Jeremy Hill and Odell Beckham Jr. named first-team All-SEC

Hill 52-yd TD: Arkansas vs. LSU, November 29, 2013

LSU Tigers running back Jeremy Hill (33) scores on a 52-yard run in the third quarter during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2013. (Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com / The Times-Picayune)

ATLANTA (AP) -- Auburn running back Tre Mason is the offensive player of the year, while Gus Malzahn claimed the coaching award on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team.

The Tigers were rewarded on the team announced Monday after going from worst to first. Mason was a unanimous choice at running back and overwhelming pick as the top offensive player for leading the SEC with 1,621 yards rushing and 22 touchdowns. That includes a record 304-yard performance against Missouri in the league championship game.

Malzahn coached Auburn (12-1) to one of the great turnarounds in college football history. After going 3-9 a year ago, the Tigers will meet Florida State in the BCS championship game.

Missouri's Michael Sam is defensive player of the year. Alex Collins of Arkansas was named top freshman.